Black & White Spider Awards

Close on August 20, 2021

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Black and White

Eligibility: Open to professional and amateur photographers from any country worldwide shooting in all forms of black and white photography, using traditional or digital methods.

Entry Fees: Professionnal $35 Amateur $30 for a single entry

Black and White Spider Awards is open to professional and amateur photographers shooting in all forms of black and white photography, using traditional or digital methods. We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form.

Get exposure and put your work in front of the world's leading galleries, art directors, curators, editors and publishers and be recognized by the industry at the premier international awards show for black and white photography. Enter your best B&W today and take advantage of the early bird specials.

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